REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE COLQUITT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COLQUITT COUNTY, GEORGIA June 6, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose for Request for Proposal (RFP) 1.2 General Instructions 1.3 Methodology for Selection 1.4 General Terms and Conditions 2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED 2.1 Audit Requirements 2.2 Required Audit Reports 2.3 Required Audit Time Schedule 3.0 AUDIT FIRM TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROACH 3.1 General Information 3.2 Qualifications of Firm 3.3 Qualifications of Audit Staff to be Assigned 3.4 Approach to Audit 3.5 Client References 3.6 Record of Firm 3.7 Additional Information 3.8 Compensation: Fees 3.9 Compensation: Reimbursable Expenses 3.10 Compensation: Total Cost of Services 3.11 Compensation: Other Services 4.0 GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO BE AUDITED 4.1 Description of Colquitt County 4.2 Colquitt County s Accounting System and Records 4.3 Assistance Available to Audit Staff from County Staff 5.0 APPENDIX A- Listing of Colquitt County Funds for FY 2017 B- Listing of Colquitt County Bank Accounts for January 1, 2017 C- Copy of Audit for FY 2016 (available upon request)
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners intends to award a one-year contract for performance of audit services. The County is requesting proposals from qualified firms to examine and express an opinion on its general-purpose financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. The County s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. 1.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Colquitt County expects to award the contract for audit services according to the following schedule: June 6, 2017 July 10, 2017 Issue RFP Submission Deadline for RFP s no later than 4PM Firms can schedule on-site inspections, if they desire. Any questions, requests for information, or scheduling of on-site inspections must be directed to David Zeanah, Interim County Finance Director, at Post Office Box 517, Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517, phone number 229-616-7089, fax number 229-616-7403, or email dbzeanah@ccboc.com no later than Thursday, May 31, 2017. Proposals are due no later than 4:00PM on Friday, July 10, 2017. An original and two (2) copies must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked as Proposal for Colquitt County Audit Services. All proposals should be delivered to the County Clerk s Office, Room 261-B, Courthouse Annex, 101 East Central Avenue, Moultrie, Georgia 31768 by the deadline date and time. A representative of Colquitt County will publicly read the names of the firms submitting proposals at 4:05 PM on Friday, June 9, 2017. Any proposals received after the specified time will be returned unopened. Incomplete proposals may not be considered if the omissions are determined to be significant. 1.3 METHODOLOGY FOR SELECTION A Proposal Evaluation Team consisting of the County Administrator, Finance Director, and a County Commissioner will evaluate all submitted proposals. The evaluation process will be conducted in three phases. The first phase will evaluate the RFP s submitted by each firm to gather the following criteria and the points assigned. It should be noted that additional criteria or a change in criteria and/or the point structure could be made at the discretion of
Colquitt County. A listing of the criteria and the points assigned are reflected below. A. Qualifications and technical competence of the firm and the proposed audit personnel: Firm 15 points and Assigned Staff 5 points B. Experience and past performance of the firm and its proposed personnel on local government audits of similar or larger size and complexity, including such factors as quality of work, control of cost and ability to meet audit schedules. 25 points C. Capacity of the firm to absorb the work while meeting quality standards, using a realistic estimate of time requirements. 15 points D. Record of the firm for quality work, as evidenced by quality control reviews and client references. 15 points E. Expressed understanding of Colquitt County s audit objectives and requirements and the technical soundness of the audit approach to be used to achieve them. 15 points F. Demonstrated understanding of governmental environment. 10 points The second phase will evaluate the cost submitted by proposing firms. The total hours and cost will be examined. It should be noted that while cost is always a consideration, it would not be the most influential criterion in the selection process. The quality of the audit is the paramount consideration during the selection process. Colquitt County is seeking a high quality audit performed in a cost-effective manner. The third and final phase will be only for those firms that attained the highest combined ratings during phases one and two. These firms will be invited back for a final individual meeting with the evaluation team. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the auditor to clarify or elaborate on their proposal. This meeting is a fact finding and explanation session only and does not contemplate or authorize negotiation. A recommendation of an audit firm will be made by the evaluation team and presented to the Colquitt County Board of Commissioners for official action. 1.4 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
There is no expressed or implied obligation for Colquitt County to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this RFP. The County reserves the right to request clarification regarding information submitted, as well as request additional information from one or more firms submitting proposals. By submitting a proposal, a firm certifies that it has fully read and understood this RFP, has reviewed the attached documents, and has full knowledge of the nature, scope, quantity and quality of the work to be performed; the detailed requirements of the services to be provided; and the conditions under which the services are to be performed. If a firm wishes to suggest any alternatives to the RFP items, such alternatives must be clearly specified and described in a memorandum accompanying the proposal. Any proposal submitted shall constitute an irrevocable offer, for a period of 120 days, to provide the County the proposed services at the proposed compensation. Ownership of all data, materials, and documentation prepared for and submitted to the County in response to this RFP shall belong exclusively to Colquitt County and will be considered a record prepared and maintained or received in the course of operations of a public office or agency and subject to public inspection in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 et. seq. unless otherwise provided by law. The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and call for new proposals, to waive any formality in a proposal, or to award the contract to the next most qualified firm, if the selected firm does not execute a contract within 30 days after its notification of the award of its proposal. The RFP and the successful proposal will become part of a written contract between Colquitt County and the successful auditing firm. The contract shall be provided by the County. If the audit firm fails to fulfill its obligations in a timely and proper manner, Colquitt County shall have the right to terminate the contract upon 30 days written notice to the firm. In such case, the firm shall be paid only for work satisfactorily completed. Colquitt County reserves the right to cancel and terminate any resulting contract, in part or in whole, without penalty upon 30 days written notice to the auditor. Any contract cancellation notice shall not relieve the auditor of the obligation to deliver and/or perform on all outstanding orders issued prior to the effective date of the
cancellation. In the event of mutual agreement, the auditor shall be compensated for all hours worked at the specified contractual rate. The audit firm shall not assign any interest in the contract and shall not transfer any interest in the same without prior written consent of the County. In addition, the firm shall not subcontract any part of the audit without prior written consent of the County. All replacement personnel to be assigned by the audit firm to perform services to the County are subject to approval by the County. Replacement personnel should have education and experience equivalent to the individual whom they replace, or at least of a level sufficient, in the County s judgment, to perform their duties adequately. The County may, at any time during the contract period, make changes within the general scope of the contract and its technical provisions. If such change causes any increase or decrease in the audit firm s cost of performance, an adjustment will be made in contract price, or in time allowed for performance, or both, and a written memorandum of such adjustment shall be made. Any claim by the firm for such an adjustment must be made in writing prior to proceeding with the service for which an adjustment is requested. Nothing in this clause shall excuse the firm from proceeding with performance of this contract in accordance with its original terms and conditions and any approved changes. This RFP and any resulting contract shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Georgia. The auditor shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By submitting their proposals, all auditors certify that their proposals are made without collusion or fraud and that they have not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from any other auditor, supplier, manufacturer, or subcontractor in connection with their proposals, and that they have not conferred on any Colquitt County employee having official responsibility for this procurement transaction of any payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services, or anything of value of more than nominal value, present or promised, unless consideration of substantially equal or greater value was exchanged. The auditors specifically certify by submitting their proposals that they are not in violation of O.C.G.A. Section 16-10-2 and 16-10-22 for acts of bribery, and/or conspiracy in restraint of free and open competition in transactions with state or political subdivisions. By submitting their proposals, all auditors certify that they are not currently debarred from submitting bids or proposals on contracts by any agency of the State of Georgia and the federal government,
nor are they an agent of any person or entity that is currently debarred from submitting bids on contracts by any agency of the State of Georgia or the federal government. Colquitt County reserves the right to conduct any review it may deem advisable to assure services conform to the specifications. The Colquitt County Finance Director will be designated as audit monitor to discuss issues that need to be resolved and may require periodic progress reports. The County Administrator and the Interim Finance Director will review the financial statements and may provide limited assistance to the auditor by way of comments and suggestions for enhancements to the report prior to its preparation in final form. The Interim Finance Director will also be available for technical assistance concerning the interpretation of state laws, regulations, and policies. The contract period shall be for a period of three years beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, subject to the County s right to terminate the contract as described above. During the contract period, the auditor agrees not to perform any accounting, consulting, compilation, and review, or any other service outside the scope of the contract for the County without prior written approval of Colquitt County. The auditor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Colquitt County, its officers, agents, and employees from any claims, damages, and actions of any kind or nature, whether by law or in equity, arising from or caused by the use of any materials, goods or equipment of any kind or nature furnished by the auditor and any services of any kind or nature furnished by the auditor, provided that such liability is not attributable to the sole negligence of any Colquitt County employee or to failure of Colquitt County employees to use the materials, goods, or equipment in the manner described by the auditor on the materials, goods, or equipment delivered. The County will provide the necessary office space, telephones, and other office equipment needed by the auditors to perform all field work. The Interim Finance Director will notify the auditors of the location of the office space and the location of all financial records. The auditor shall be required to have proof of workers compensation insurance for all of its employees and to comply with the Georgia Workers Compensation laws and to hold harmless the County from any and all liability from or under the workers compensation laws. The auditor shall be and remain an independent contractor with respect to all services performed under this contract and shall accept full and exclusive liability for the payments of any and all
contributions or taxes for Social Security, unemployment benefits, pensions, and annuities now or hereafter imposed under any state or federal laws which are measured by the wages, salaries, or other remuneration paid to persons employed by the auditor on work performed under the terms of this agreement. The auditor shall indemnify and hold harmless Colquitt County from any contributions, taxes, or liabilities referred to. The auditors have the responsibility of keeping abreast of changing professional standards and if the auditor becomes aware that Colquitt County is subject to audit requirements that may not be encompassed in the terms of the contract, the auditor shall communicate that situation immediately to the County Administrator and the Interim Finance Director so that appropriate action can be taken. 2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED 2.1 AUDIT REQUIREMENTS Proposals are requested for an examination and expression of opinion on the fair presentation of the general-purpose financial statements in conformity with generally accepted auditing standards, promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and in accordance with Government Auditing Standards by the Comptroller General of the United States and the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. If a single audit is required as a part of the annual audit, the audit shall be performed in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Standards, Government Auditing Standards, the Single Audit Act of 1984, the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133. The audit shall be designed to accomplish the following objectives: To determine whether the general purpose financial statements present fairly the financial position and results of financial operations and cash flows in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the supplementary information is fairly presented in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. To obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting sufficient to plan the audit by performing procedures to understand both the design of controls relevant to an audit of financial statements and whether they have
been placed in operation, and assess control risk, in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) Number 55, Consideration of Internal Control in a Financial Statement Audit, as amended by SAS Number 78, Consideration of Internal Control in a Financial Statement Audit, an amendment to SAS No. 55. To provide reasonable assurances that the financial statements are free of material misstatements resulting from violations of laws and regulations that have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts in accordance with SAS Number 54, Illegal Acts by Clients, as described in SAS Number 74, Compliance Auditing Considerations in Audits of Governmental Entities and Recipients of Governmental Financial Assistance, and to provide reasonable assurances about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements (whether caused by error or fraud), as described in SAS Number 82, Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit, and SAS Number 47, Audit Risk and Materiality in Conducting an Audit. The codification of Statements on Auditing Standards, Section AU317 requires the auditor to consider laws and regulations that are generally recognized by auditors to have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statements amounts. The auditors responsibilities to detect and report misstatements resulting from illegal acts having a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts is the same as that for errors and irregularities. In addition, the auditor should be aware of the possibility that illegal acts that may, in particular circumstances, be regarded as having material but indirect effects on financial statements may have occurred. If specific information comes to the auditors attention that provides evidence concerning the existence of possible illegal acts that could have a material indirect effect on the financial statements, the auditor should apply audit procedures specifically directed to ascertaining whether an illegal act has occurred. To provide reasonable assurances of detecting material misstatements resulting from noncompliance with provisions of contracts or grant agreements that have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. If specific information comes to the auditor s attention that provides evidence concerning the existence of possible noncompliance that could have a material indirect effect on the financial statements, auditors should apply audit
procedures specifically directed to ascertaining whether that noncompliance has occurred. To follow up on known material findings and recommendations from previous audits. To prepare working papers containing sufficient information to enable an experienced auditor having no previous connection with the audit to ascertain from them the evidence that supports the auditors significant conclusions and judgments. If a single audit is required, to determine whether Colquitt County complied with the laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements pertaining to the federal awards that have a direct and material effect on each major program. With regard to internal controls over compliance, the auditor is required to do the following: (1) perform procedures to obtain an understanding of internal control over federal programs that is sufficient to plan the audit to support a low assessed level of control risk for major programs; (2) plan the testing of internal control over major programs to support a low assessed level of control risk for the assertions relevant to the compliance requirements for each major program; and, (3) perform tests of internal control. To verify and test expenditures of the County s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) proceeds. In accordance with O.C.G.A. 48-8-121, as amended by HB 1433 in the 1998 session of the Georgia General Assembly, a schedule shall be included in each annual audit which shows for each project in the resolution or ordinance calling for the imposition of the SPLOST the original estimated cost, the current estimated cost, if it is not the original estimated cost, amounts expended in prior years, and amounts expended in the current year. The auditor shall verify and test expenditures sufficient to provide assurance that the schedule is fairly presented in relation to the financial statements. The auditor s report on the financial statements shall include an opinion or disclaimer of opinion as to whether the schedule is presented fairly in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. 2.2 REQUIRED AUDIT REPORTS The Auditor shall prepare the required audit reports including those required by Government Auditing Standards,
the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and if applicable, OMB Circular A-133. More specifically, the auditor shall prepare: Standard report on the financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. The report on the financial statements should describe the scope of the auditors testing of compliance with laws and regulations and internal controls and present the results of those tests. The auditor s report on the financial statements should include an opinion or disclaimer of opinion as to whether the Schedule of Projects Constructed with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) proceeds is presented fairly in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. The auditor s report should also include a report on compliance and on internal control over financial reporting based on an audit of financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. The report should describe the scope of the auditor s testing of compliance with laws and regulations and present the results of those tests. Also, separate identification and written communication of all reportable conditions, including those reportable conditions that are individually or cumulatively material weaknesses, is required. If a Single Audit is required, the auditor shall prepare a report on compliance with requirements applicable to each major program and on internal control over compliance in accordance with OMB Circular A- 133. The auditor is required to express an opinion on whether Colquitt County complied with laws, regulations, and with the provisions of contracts or grant agreements which could have a direct and material effect on each major program and, where applicable, refer to a separate schedule of findings and questioned costs. The report on internal control over major programs should describe the scope of testing internal controls and the result of the tests, and where applicable, refer to a separate schedule of findings and questioned costs. In accordance with OMB Circular A-133, the auditor s report may be in the form of either combined or separate reports. The auditor s report shall include an
opinion as to whether the financial statements are presented fairly in all material respects in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and an opinion as to whether the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented fairly in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. Auditors should follow the guidelines contained in the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts Statements of Position 98-3, paragraph 10.8 for additional guidance on auditor s reports. In accordance with OMB Circular A-133, a schedule of findings and questioned costs is required and should include the following three components: (1) a summary of the auditor s results; (2) findings related to the financial statements which are required to be reported in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; and, (3) findings and questioned costs for federal awards. Report on Grants to Counties Program, as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 48-14-3 and Section 36-17-1. 2.3 REQUIRED AUDIT TIME SCHEDULE Colquitt County s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. County records will be available for testing at any time. All funds will be closed and ready for audit by the end of September. The County s audit shall be completed and presented to the Board of Commissioners no later than their 2 nd meeting in December of each year. Following the signing of the audit contract by the successful firm, a pre-audit conference will be held with the selected firm and the County s financial staff. At that time, a detailed schedule for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017 audit will be developed. The County reserves the right to specify the order in which Funds are to be audited each year. Proposed bond issues or other events may require that a particular fund be given priority. Progress payments may be made on the basis of hours of work completed during the course of the engagement and reimbursable expenses incurred in accordance with the firm s dollar cost bid proposal. All audit work papers are to be retained, at no cost to the County, for a least three years after final payment and are to be made available for examination by authorized
representatives of Colquitt County and other governmental agencies. Work papers shall be made available for review by successor auditors, as well as the previous audit firm shall respond to reasonable inquiries from a successor firm. 3.0 AUDIT FIRM TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROACH All proposals shall be organized in the following format: 3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION Proposal should provide the name of the firm, address of the firm s headquarters, address of local offices, if any, primary contact person, telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, total number of employees and the number of employees at the local office, firm s founding date, local office within the last three years, firm s Georgia Certified Public Accountant s state license registration number, and entity type of accounting practice (i.e. individual, partnership, or corporation). 3.2 QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRM Proposals should provide information about the auditing firm and should address the qualifications and depth of experience of the firm s office in conducting governmental audits. It is mandatory that a proposer be properly licensed for public practice in the State of Georgia as a certified public accountant and that a proposer meet the independent requirements of the Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (provide documentation). Include in this section, all audits performed for governmental units by the firm in the previous five years, scope of services for each of the audits, and a determination that the auditing services were completed on schedule. 3.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF AUDIT STAFF TO BE ASSIGNED Proposals should address the qualifications and experience of each senior and higher level person to be assigned to the County s audit. Qualifications should include education, certification, special training, continuing professional education requirement of the Governmental Auditing Standards, and professional activity. Experience should be quantified by degree of responsibility, as well as number of years.
3.4 APPROACH TO AUDIT Proposals should describe the approach that the firm would use in performing the County s audit. Items to be addressed include the type of audit program to be used, the organization of the audit team and their approximate percentage of time to be spent on the audit, use of statistical sampling, use of EDP software, type and extent of analytical procedures, as well as the assistance expected from County staff and a preliminary schedule. In this section, also state your firm s understanding of Colquitt County s audit objectives and requirements and your firm s ability to absorb the additional workload including availability of personnel and your firm s commitment to providing the services on a timely basis. In addition, this section should provide a brief narrative of how the auditing firm intends to assist Colquitt County in accomplishing and/or continuation of its GASB 34 compliance objectives. 3.5 CLIENT REFERENCES Proposals should provide the names and telephone numbers of a least five previous and/or current governmental clients whom Colquitt County can contact for a candid appraisal of the firm s services. The most effective references will come from entities, comparable in size to Colquitt County, for which the auditing firm has provided services very similar to those Colquitt County is requesting. Please indicate how many of your governmental audit clients have received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. 3.6 RECORD OF FIRM Proposals should address the firm s participation in quality control programs, either AICPA-sponsored or comparable. Also include the results of peer reviews during the past five years, and a description of any regulatory action taken by any oversight body against the firm and/or its staff and any lawsuits involving the firm s audit work in the last five years.
3.7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Proposals may include any additional information about your firm that you feel would be relevant to Colquitt County s selection of its auditor. You may use your own format for this information. 3.8 COMPENSATION: FEES Proposals should clearly outline the firm s hourly fee structure and the maximum hours to be billed for Colquitt County s audit. Advise if these rates will apply to any additional work that might be required by Colquitt County. If not, provide the rate that would apply for additional work. It is assumed that there is no overhead factor charged in addition to the hourly rate. If there is, indicate the overhead factor and show it above the hourly cost with overhead included. 3.9 COMPENSATION: REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES Proposals should clearly indicate any other charges that might be made in conjunction with audit services such as mileage, computer time, telephone, travel, printing, lodging, subsistence, or copy costs, etc. This section should state the cost of all reimbursable expenses expected for each fiscal year covered by this RFP: fiscal year ending June 30, 2017-2019. 3.10 COMPENSATION: TOTAL COST OF SERVICES Proposals should clearly state the total not-to-exceed amount to be charged. 3.11 COMPENSATION: OTHER SERVICES Proposals should clearly state the expense of auditing any additional work or performing any other services requested by the County. 4.0 GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO BE AUDITED 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF COLQUITT COUNTY Colquitt County is a county of 557 square miles with an estimated population of 45,500 according to the 2010 U. S. Census and is located in Southwest Georgia. There are seven incorporated municipalities located within the County. The County has approximately 260 full-time and part-time
positions including appointed and elected officials with a total annual payroll cost of approximately $8,500,000.00. Mauldin & Jenkins, CPA s performed the most recent audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. The governing authority of Colquitt County consists of a seven person part-time Board of Commissioners elected by districts and the Chairman elected at large. Colquitt County operates under a County Administrator form of management and has 21 operating departments. The County Administrator oversees the activities of the 16 appointed department heads and the Administrator reports directly to the Board of Commissioners. Colquitt County government provides a wide array of services to its citizens including traditional county government functions such as court related services, jail, tax assessments, elections, code enforcement, 911 and emergency management, road maintenance, landfill, and a prison. All departments directly under the County Administrator as well as the departments headed by elected officials are to be audited. These various agency funds are administered by elected or appointed officials and are to be included within the County s financial reporting. 4.2 COLQUITT COUNTY S ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND RECORDS The County s accounting records system consists of budgeting, general ledger, encumbrance, expenditure, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and purchasing capabilities. It has incorporated functionality to handle grant and project accounting, cost accounting, budget preparation and financial planning into the basic system configuration. Governmental Fund Type Statements are prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting in accordance with current accounting standards for governmental units. Proprietary Fund Type Statements, which include enterprise and internal service funds are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Fiduciary Fund Type Statements, which include agency funds, are prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The County will make every effort to record all payables and receivables existing at yearend. Colquitt County adopts fund budgets on a basis consistent with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Colquitt County Interim Finance Director is responsible for maintaining the County s accounting records, general
ledger, budget control, purchasing procedures and controls, oversees financial activities on a day-to-day basis, audit coordination, and investments. The Interim Finance Director will be available as needed to confer with the audit staff, answer questions, and ensure that necessary information is provided to the auditor on a timely basis, etc. All of Colquitt County s finance personnel are instructed that assistance to the audit staff and meeting audit schedule deadlines are of the highest priorities. 4.3 ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO AUDIT STAFF FROM COUNTY STAFF Colquitt County staff will assist in the preparation of confirmation letters, following the format provided by the auditors, to banks, paying agents, and grantors, and all related representation letters as required. The County Attorney will issue all representation letters related to legal issues as required. County staff will pull and re-file requested documents including check copies, purchase orders, and invoices. Adequate audit workspace will be provided in close proximity to accounting records. The auditors will be provided with their own copies of accounting reports, including all fund trial balances; year-end expenditure and revenue summaries by fund; and expenditure, revenue, and general ledge activity details covering the entire fiscal year. Prior year audit reports may be made available to the auditors. Any additional information required during the audit should be directed to the Interim Finance Director at the following numbers: 229-616-7089 or 229-616-7400. 5.0 APPENDIX A Listing of Colquitt County Funds for FY 2017 B Listing of Colquitt County Bank Accounts as of January 1, 2017 C Copy of Audit for FY 2016 (available upon request)
Colquitt County Contact: David Zeanah, Interim Finance Director Room 206, Courthouse Annex 101 East Central Avenue Post Office Box 517 Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517 Phone: 229-616-7089 or 229-616-7400 Fax: 229-616-7403